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Liberia has launched its Third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, NAP III, aimed at strengthening women’s participation and leadership in peacebuilding from 2026 to 2031. The launch took place during a high-level Women, Peace and Security side event held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, under the theme, “From Pioneers to Global Leaders: Liberia’s Journey in Women, Peace and Security.” The event was also observed in Monrovia, where the National Peace Hut Women of Liberia Incorporated and the Women in Peacebuilding Network, WIPNET, with support from UN Women, gathered to witness the…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, says the enduring legacy of his administration will be measured not only by infrastructure delivered across the state but also by the institutions strengthened and systems established to sustain good governance beyond his tenure. Sanwo-Olu stated this in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, at the church thanksgiving service marking the commencement of the 2026/2027 Legal Year at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos. As his administration enters the final phase of its tenure, the Governor said attention must extend beyond completed…

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has inaugurated a planning committee to coordinate preparations for a forthcoming oil and gas investment forum scheduled to hold in China later this year. The committee was inaugurated at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, with the Chairman of RMAFC, Dr Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR, represented by the Federal Commissioner representing Anambra State and Chairman of the Investment Monitoring Committee, Hon. Ekene Enefe. Speaking at the inaugural meeting, Shehu said strategic planning, effective coordination and strong institutional collaboration would be critical to the success of the forum. He said the event would provide…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has arrested two women, aged 48 and 50, over alleged production of adulterated “Barkas Juice” at an illegal factory in Badagry. NSCDC said its operatives conducted five days of surveillance before carrying out the operation between Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, in collaboration with a Nigerian Army formation in the area. The suspects were reportedly caught during production. According to preliminary findings, the juice was allegedly produced with water, synthetic flavourings, industrial sweeteners, artificial colourants, preservatives and other additives, without real fruit. The Corps also alleged…

Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has welcomed Nigeria’s successful defence in the Mambilla arbitration while rejecting what he described as attempts to portray the arbitral findings as a criminal conviction against him. In a statement issued by his media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami said the outcome of the international commercial arbitration protected Nigeria from substantial financial exposure, but urged the public to consider the tribunal’s findings within the context of the complete documentary and evidentiary record. The statement followed reports on the 616-page arbitral award concerning the dispute between the Federal Government and…

Blood is often described as the fluid that sustains life, but for thousands of patients facing medical emergencies, it can mean something much more the difference between life and death. For women experiencing complications during pregnancy and childbirth, accident victims, children living with anaemia and patients requiring urgent surgery or other medical interventions, access to safe blood can determine whether hope is restored or lost. It is against this background that the Global Shapers Community, Kano Hub, has sustained its annual blood donation campaign for thirteen years, bringing together young people and members of the public to contribute to the…

Kano State’s renewed campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking has recorded more than 380 arrests and over 230 convictions within two months of the inauguration of a multi-agency task force established to confront the growing challenges of substance abuse, street thuggery and related crimes. The Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, disclosed this on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, during a press briefing on the activities of the committee since its inauguration on July 22. According to him, the task force has combined enforcement with prevention, sensitisation and…

The Kano State Police Command says it has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered a cine-camera drone during clearance operations along the Kano-Kaduna and Kano-Katsina border areas. The command said the arrest followed credible intelligence on September 14, 2026, when operatives of its Anti-Kidnapping Squad apprehended 35-year-old Habibu Bello of Kunkumi Town, Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to the police, Bello is suspected to be a member of a criminal syndicate involved in kidnapping, armed robbery and cattle rustling across Kano, Katsina and Kaduna States. The command said investigation into the suspect’s activities led to the arrest…

Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have discussed ways of strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The commitment was made when the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, received the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Gautier Mignot, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The discussions focused on a broad range of issues, including developments in West Africa, Nigeria’s forthcoming general elections, migration and mobility, security, multilateral cooperation and sustainable development. The two diplomats also discussed preparations for upcoming high-level engagements between Nigeria and the European Union.…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said major ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja are expected to be completed and handed over by January 2027. Wike gave the assurance on Monday, September 21, 2026, after inspecting several ongoing road and bridge projects across the Federal Capital Territory. The projects inspected included the Inner Southern Expressway (ISEX), the Southern Parkway in Gaduwa and the road linking the Nile University axis to Ring Road 3. At the ISEX project, being executed by CGC Nigeria Limited, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work, saying the contractor…

The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) has commenced a three-day Train-the-Trainer Workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of regulatory professionals involved in the inspection and oversight of medical applications of ionising radiation. The workshop, which is holding from September 21 to 23, 2026, focuses on key areas of medical radiation practice, including Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Medical Cyclotron practice and Radiotherapy. Representing the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the NNRA, Dr Yau Usman Idris, at the opening ceremony, the General Manager of the Radiological Safety Department, Mr Farouq Ingawa, underscored the importance of continuous professional development in…

Five academic staff of the Faculty of Dentistry, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, have completed a diploma programme in preparation for Masters and Fellowship studies in Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology. The staff received their diploma certificates at a graduation ceremony held at the weekend at the Department of Computer Engineering, ABU, Zaria. The ceremony was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Adamu Ahmed. The diploma programme is a prerequisite for the five academics to commence Masters and Fellowship programmes in Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology at the Global University of Medical Sciences (GUMS), Jamaica. Recently, GUMS awarded the…

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has called for increased investment in Africa to accelerate industrialisation, strengthen regional value chains and promote sustainable economic development across the continent. He made the call during the Global Africa Business Initiative, GABI, high-level event, “Unstoppable Africa 2026: Powering Business, Scaling Economies, Shaping the Future,” held on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The event also featured the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, and brought together Heads of State and Government, business leaders, investors and innovators to discuss Africa’s economic prospects. In his keynote address, Mr. Youssouf…

The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, is exploring a strategic academic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). The proposed collaboration is expected to focus on research, innovation, postgraduate education, student mobility, capacity building and international knowledge exchange. This followed a visit by a delegation from KFUPM to MAAUN in Kano, as part of discussions towards a proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions. The KFUPM delegation, led by Dr. Abdulhakam Abdullahi and Dr. Abdussalam Maidaula, was received by MAAUN’s Acting President, Professor Ibrahim Alhaji Lawal, alongside senior university officials. Welcoming…

Nigeria’s Falconets have been knocked out of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after Colombia scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to secure a 1-0 victory in Sunday’s quarter-final. Valerin Loboa scored in the 92nd minute, converting a rebound after her first effort was saved by Falconets goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma. The Falconets had dominated possession in the early stages and created several chances through Favour Nkwocha, Kafayat Mafisere, Janet Akekoromowei and Onyedikachi Ekezie. Colombia’s goalkeeper, Luisa Agudelo, however, kept her side in the game with several important saves. She produced one of the best moments of the match when she tipped…

Africa Gas Transport Company Limited, AfricaGTC, and Dutch clean-energy company, Energy Ventures B.V., are set to pilot a project aimed at converting Nigeria’s flared gas into useful energy and economic value. The initiative, with Afrinvest Capital serving as financial adviser to Energy Ventures, will involve the deployment of the FlareOut® solution at the Agbada-2 site near Port Harcourt, Rivers State. AfricaGTC, the Nigerian subsidiary of Energy Ventures, was established to develop the FlareOut® project in Nigeria and facilitate local partnerships for its implementation. The company said the pilot project would capture, process and utilise associated gas that would otherwise be…

The Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, has expressed grief over the death of a former Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Sani Lawan Kofar-Mata. In a condolence statement signed by the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman A. Dederi, Matawalle described the death of the 70-year-old former Executive Secretary as a loss to his family, the Board and the wider community. Alhaji Sani Lawan Kofar-Mata reportedly died on Sunday after a brief illness. He is survived by three wives and fifteen children. Matawalle, on behalf of the management, members and entire staff of the…

Five members of the Mallam Aminu Kano Ideology Revival Organisation have declared a vote of no confidence in the organisation’s Chairman, Alhaji Bakari Bako Tudun Nufawa, citing concerns over the management and administration of the organisation. In a statement dated September 14, 2026, and signed by Umar Alhaji Alhassan, Kabiru Fagge, Garba Afarantis, Tijjani Hojo and H. Hanne Kofar Naisa on behalf of the concerned members, the group alleged a lack of transparency and accountability in the management of the organisation’s affairs and resources. The members also alleged inadequate consultation, marginalisation and exclusion from organisational activities and decision-making processes, poor…

The Nigerian Association for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance, NAPHER-SD, has re-elected Professor Florence Bola Adeyanju as its National President for a second term. The election was conducted during the association’s 54th Annual Conference and Elective General Meeting held at the Centre for Excellence, Bayero University Kano, BUK. Also re-elected are the immediate past Secretary-General of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, Dr Sanusi Muhammad, as First Vice President; Mr Godspower Odedede, Second Vice President; and Mr Igba Emmanuel as Secretary. Other members of the new executive include Dr Sylvester Ikuojemoye, Assistant Secretary; Dr Joy Maiyaki, Financial Secretary; Professor…

Ado Salisu The Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, is expected to lead other top government officials on Monday in inspecting facilities ahead of the 45th edition of the Annual Public Service Games scheduled to take place in Kano from October 6th to 16th, 2026. More than 8,000 participants from 80 federal government agencies across the country and the Federal Capital Territory are expected to converge on Kano for the championship. Kano State Government secured the hosting rights for the games as part of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to strengthening the cordial relationship between…